The sites which are listed herein are digital in nature, either libraries which contain collections which are stored in digital formats rather than print or microfiche or those libraries which are on the internet rather than in buildings.
Recommended Resources
Delos is a network of digital libraries that seeks to promote excellence and research in this field. You can find a description of the network's projects, including a digital library reference model and management system. The website will be particularly useful for librarians.
http://www.delos.info/
Digital Collections - University of Washington
The Digital Collections of the University of Washington Libraries is an academic research resource. Most of the collections on this website involve pictures; there are also newspapers, pamphlets, posters, maps and other materials. A you can also find exhibits of the Digital collections here assemble the materials in themes such as the Pacific Northwest.
http://content.lib.washington.edu/
The Digital Gallery of the New York Public Library brings the resources of this noted public library to the Internet. The site provides access to over a half a million images from primary sources and rare sources. You can also purchase prints of the images you view through this website.
http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/
A resource for people studying the medieval era. You can use this website to learn to find out about medieval history conferences and journals. Hosted at the University of Lethbridge, this website also has a wiki where medievalists share information on their projects.
http://www.digitalmedievalist.org/
Ibiblio is an Internet library and digital archive. The site has plenty of ebooks, journals and archives of email groups and newsgroups. You can also access collections on literature, foreign languages, the social sciences, mathematics and more here. You can also get updates on what is new on the site via RSS feeds.
http://www.ibiblio.org
The IPL features a searchable database of online texts; including newspapers, magazines and other reference materials, which may be found by category or search term.
http://www.ipl.org/
Online collection of children's literature. Texts c. 1850-present; largely American and British works. Full pages (and full covers) scanned in.
http://susdl.fcla.edu/juv/
The Michigan eLibrary is a comprehensive learning website that helps you find books, historical information and many other things. You can also use this website to find out about the jobs and employment possibilities available in Michigan. The website also has resources for educators in Michigan.
http://www.mel.org/
Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
The Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations is a research organization that provides access to graduate level university work. You can find out how to locate electronic theses and dissertations here and browse the library's holdings. You can also find out about the library's research projects.
http://www.ndltd.org/
The New Zealand Digital Library is a research resource based at the University of Walkato. The site has a number of sub-libraries: human development, critical global issues, the environment, east African development and more. You can also find information on the UN's development activities here.
http://www.nzdl.org/
Online Computer Library Center
The Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) is a major library think-tank that provides advice to libraries around the world. You can read interesting commentaries on library issues here. The website also provides the WorldCat service, which lets you search the many different library catalogues from around the world at one.
http://www.oclc.org/
Online Computer Library Center (OCLC)
The Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) is one of the world's leading library organizations. Librarians can make use of the OCLC's research papers on library use in developing their services. You can also download podcasts and RSS feeds from the OCLC.
http://www.oclc.org
A collection of academic resources made available by the University of Oxford Libraries. One can search through digital copies of early manuscripts, view printed ephemera and more. The site also provides free access to scholarly articles written by Oxford University authors.
http://www.odl.ox.ac.uk/
The Professional Learning Centre (PLC) provides practical continuing education to library and information professionals. The Centre offers in-person courses in Toronto and Ottawa, in addition to Internet courses. If you need to learn about information management, how to advocate for libraries, you can learn how to do it here.
http://www.plc.ischool.utoronto.ca/
ProQuest is a noted publisher and collector of electronic information, which will be of interest to researchers. You can obtain the full text of dissertations, access digital archives, get academic journals and many other resources. ProQuest also offers customized services for the corporate and health sectors of society.
http://www.proquest.com/
The world's largest online library that provides 24/7 access on their vast collection of books, journals and articles on humanities and social sciences as well as their newspaper and magazine articles. The website allows you to search and read a selection of the libraries' collection and also to work on your projects. The website also contains books and articles on a wide range of academic orientations.
http://www.questia.com
